TEENAGE mums can try something a little different thanks to a new project.

The Women's Development Project and the Active Communities Project have joined forces to launch a Young Mums Group, based at the Cornerstones Centre in Northwich.

It gives teenage mothers the chance to try something new and get back into shape after giving birth.

All the classes are free and there is a creche available to the attendees.

So far the group has been involved in everything from Tai Chi to surfing the internet. Sue Harrop, one of the organisers, says she wants the mums to take over leadership of the group and choose what they want to do.

She said: 'We hope that the group gives girls a chance to meet other people of their age group.

'They can use the internet and learn skills as well as more relaxing things - one of the girls suggested learning baby massage, so we will start learning that as well.'

Dawn Bracegirdle, who runs the leisure activities, said: 'We do all sorts - anything the girls suggest. We have already looked at yoga, Tai Chi and relaxation classes as well as going down to the gym. It offers them a good chance to get back into exercising.'

One mum benefiting is 18-year-old Laura Pugh, who said: 'I can bring my 10-month-old son along to the creche and it gives me something to do, to get out of the house.

'In some of the sessions I have been using the internet that is available to study for my driving theory test, so in ways like that it is really helpful.

'Also, if I decided to go back to college, the group would be able to help out with information.'

Carissa Foster, 17, is mum to an eight-month-old girl, and said: 'It gets us active again. When you have a baby you don't always have that much to do, so I really enjoy coming along.' Sue said members don't have to come to every session and added: 'We will be holding the group on Tuesdays and Thursdays until the summer holidays, when we are hoping to still run it on the odd days before starting it up again in September.'

The group is open to 16 to 20-year-olds and sessions are from 1-2.30pm.

If you would like to attend, call or text 07990 778998 or call 01606 867694.